Tennis umpiring

Call the score.

* Fill in scorecard.
* Ensure that players change ends and that play is continuous.
* Time 25 seconds between points.
* Time 90 second odd game changeovers. Start your stopwatch at end of last point of odd game. When 60 seconds have elapsed, announce "time". The server has 30 seconds to put the ball into play.
* Ensure that a maximum pause of 120 seconds is allowed at the end of each set.
* Ensure that play is resumed promptly after an authorized rest period.
* Watch for foot faults.
* Listen for let serves. Announce "let, first serve" or "let, second serve."
* Enforce the Point Penalty System with immediate action when a violation occurs.
* When game is finished, announce "game", then player's name, and score.
* At the end of each set, record the time in the "time finished" space on the scorecard.
* During the tie-break, announce the leader's score first, opponent's score, then leader's name, i.e. "3-zero, Yin".


More tips

* Remember to appear confident and in control of the match.
* In order to be as accurate as possible on the serve, watch the server strike the ball and track the ball until it lands.
* Always check the receiver just before the server hits the ball to make sure he/she is ready.
* Try to be aware of all that is happening on and around the court.
* Remember to watch the loser of the point. Usually problems and misconduct arise with the point loser.
* Train yourself to look at the scorecard as little as possible.
* Just mark the score, then keep your eyes and attention on the court and the players.
* Always look up from the scorecard when announcing the score.
* If you give a penalty for a code violation, the player may ask for and must be given a short explanation.